The Bold And Bright Pinterest Decor Trend That Isn't For The Faint Of Heart

If you want a more colorful home, one of the new decor trends predicted for 2026 may be just the dopamine boost you've been looking for. According to Pinterest Predicts, we can all look forward to a rise in circus-themed home decor coming in the new year. When breaking down this decor trend, Pinterest analyzed search data, and the "FunHaus" aesthetic emerged, with people seeking circus-themed kids' rooms, striped ceilings, and circus art. In line with the ongoing nostalgia trend, vintage circus elements are also a key part of this design. Think the bright pops of carnivalcore that started showing up in homes a few years ago.

It's time to put quiet luxury to rest and embrace a bolder, more outgoing interior design concept. Maximalist decor is coming back into fashion, and that is sure to leak into our homes. Of course, you don't want each room in your home to be a dizzying display of outrageous designs and colors — it's crucial to find a balance between the circus style and a more neutral palette that doesn't make the space too overwhelming or moody.

We support the idea of a DIY striped ceiling as a replacement for accent walls, and it'll work in any room of the house. Choose white paired with a bold color, like purple, green, or red. When it comes to a clowncore vibe, it's important to stick with the primary and secondary colors — red, yellow, blue, orange, purple, and green. Those are the main colors that come to mind when one thinks of clowns. If you're aiming for a circus-themed nursery, you can also stick with those bolder colors because they're beneficial for cognitive development. To balance the brightness of the circus theme, use more neutral base colors, whether in your furniture, wall colors, or floors.

Use the bright colors in your bedding, table and wall decor, accent walls, or even window treatments. In the kitchen, consider getting some fun-colored plates and cups, which will spread the colorful joy into other parts of the home when you dine. If you're an avid thrifter, now is a good time to start looking for some fun circus-themed art, including vintage clown paintings, dolls, and figurines. These pieces can go in any room of your home as fun accents and decor. Throw blankets and pillows in vibrant hues will bring out the colors in the circus artwork you put in the living room while keeping your basic style intact, so you can ease into the explosion of fun until it feels right.